Entrepreneurs, Managers, and Leaders [electronic resource] : What the Airline Industry Can Teach Us About Leadership /
Mayo, A.author.
Nohria, N.author.
Rennella, M.author.
This book reveals how leadership evolves through the story of the American airline industry across the 20th century. Entrepreneurs dominate the industry's early history, but as the industry evolved a new breed of managers emerged who built a dominant business model that enabled their companies to grow dramatically.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The Guggenheims : promoting aviation in America -- Juan Trippe's early entrepreneurial efforts -- C.E. Woolman and Delta Air Lines -- Juan Trippe and the growth of international air travel -- C.R. Smith and American Airlines -- William "Pat" Patterson and United Air Lines -- Herb Kelleher at Southwest Airlines -- Gordon Bethune's revival of Continental Airlines.
This book reveals how leadership evolves through the story of the American airline industry across the 20th century. Entrepreneurs dominate the industry's early history, but as the industry evolved a new breed of managers emerged who built a dominant business model that enabled their companies to grow dramatically.
Leadership.
Management.
Transportation.
Business Strategy/Leadership.
Management.
Transportation.